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It's interesting because I do this myself and attribute it to my time living in a developing nation for a few years. In one example, I was at a family home and
by personlurking 10y ago
It's interesting because I do this myself and attribute it to my time living in a developing nation for a few years. In one example, I was at a family home and there was almost nothing for breakfast on several mornings. When I asked what was up, they just told me they'd sent one of their children to the bakery up the street. Same thing with meat purchases for later meals.
- archagon 10y agoHuh, I've been living like this for so long that I'd forgotten most people do the once-a-week blowout shopping spree. Having lived in Europe, one of the perks was that you invariably had local groceries, bakeries, and butchers seemingly on every street corner. Berkeley is kind of like that for me now: fresh bread, sausage, and local veggies only a 20 minute walk from home. Can't imagine living any other way!
- nkrisc 10y agoPersonally, I think it's the better way to live. For many people in the U.S., at least, it's probably hard to live that way. Some places are way to spread out for that.
- personlurking 10y agoFor sure. I've grew up around Berkeley and now I'm in Europe. Both places (at least where I am now) are walkable which surely helps when making small runs to the market/bakery/etc.